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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.18, 645.91 and 302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.18, 645.91 and 302.33 is: 417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.18 : 645.91 = 302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.18/645.91 = 302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.18x = 645.91 × 302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.18x = 195,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,278.83/468.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.10

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